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Robbie Williams Says He Has 'Inside Tourette's,' Describes Years of Masking

The revelation comes as he continues his Britpop tour with a new album due on 10 October.

Overview

  • Williams detailed the experience on the podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not, hosted by Paul Whitehouse and Dr Mine Conkbayir.
  • He described 'inside Tourette's' as intrusive thoughts that do not manifest as visible tics.
  • The singer said he feels terrified before live shows and has learned to mask his symptoms behind onstage bravado.
  • He said an online autism screening was negative for autism but indicated autistic traits linked to social interaction and leaving his comfort zone.
  • Coverage places the disclosure alongside his previously discussed ADHD, addiction struggles and performance-related PTSD triggers.